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Bridge Meadows

Bridge Meadows is a perfect field for hire wedding option in rural Lincolnshire with a flexible space for a marquee to create your dream day.

Lincolnshire, Spilsby

from £2,000

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The Holford Estate Wedding Venue

Cheshire's Holford Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Cheshire, Plumley

£6,500 - £18,500

80-150 guests

Holiday Inn Dumfries

For a picturesque and unforgettable Scottish wedding, discover Holiday Inn Dumfries.

Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries

£2,500 - £6,000

15-60 guests

Tip Top Venues Wedding Venue

Buckinghamshire couples: Say "I do" in style at Tip Top Venues. Discover more.

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

£POA

50-260 guests

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City Chambers

Midlothian's City Chambers: Your perfect wedding venue? Find out more.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

Burncoose House Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the enchanting surroundings of Burncoose House, an idyllic manor house wedding venue in Redruth, Cornwall.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Redruth

£POA

Selby Bowling Club Wedding Venue

Selby Bowling Club: a unique North Yorkshire venue for your special day.

North Yorkshire, Selby

£POA

Dunans Castle

Envision your fairytale Scottish wedding at the enchanting Dunans Castle.

Argyll and Bute, Glendaruel

£POA

Shoreditch Studios Wedding Venue

Beautiful exposed brick railway arch warehouse

East London, Shoreditch

£7,200 - £27,000

80-170 guests

Kachette Wedding Venue

Old Street's 'secret' railway arch venue

East London, Shoreditch

£4,200 - £30,000

80-200 guests

Hogarths Hotel Wedding Venue

Solihull's Hogarths Hotel: Your perfect West Midlands wedding venue. Discover more.

West Midlands, Solihull

£5,500 - £30,000

250 guests

City Cruises Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with iconic London views aboard City Cruises.

Central London, London

£POA

Tinto House Hotel

Discover Tinto House Hotel, an enchanting wedding venue nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire, Biggar

£POA

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15 Hatfields Wedding Venue

Planning a stylish, sustainable central London wedding? Discover 15 Hatfields.

Central London, London

£POA

Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park

Stylish hotel with a contemporary setting

Northumberland, Hexham

£3,800 - £8,200

30-280 guests

Stokes Farm Barn Wedding Venue

Barn Wedding Venue

Berkshire, Wokingham

£149 - £264

30-160 guests

Isle of Wight Pearl Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love amidst the idyllic coastal charm of Isle of Wight Pearl, an exceptional marquee wedding venue offering breathtaking ocean views.

Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight

£1,000

10-499 guests

King's Venues Wedding Venue

London's King's Venues: majestic spaces for your unforgettable wedding.

Central London, London

£POA

Southampton Harbour Hotel Wedding Venue

Southampton Harbour Hotel: Say 'I do' with stunning harbour views.

Hampshire, Southampton

£POA

60-250 guests

River Mills Ballroom Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire's River Mills Ballroom: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

North Yorkshire, Selby

£POA

Hazel Brow Wedding Venue

Discover Hazel Brow in Richmond, a luxurious wedding venue nestled in the heart of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£3,175 - £4,750

4-35 guests

The View From The Shard Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with breathtaking London views at The View from The Shard.

Central London, London

£POA

The Lord Bute Wedding Venue

Lord Bute, Dorset: A stunning venue for your perfect day. Discover more.

Dorset, Christchurch

£POA

Saltmarshe Hall Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in stunning Saltmarshe Hall. Discover more about our exclusive Yorkshire wedding venue.

East Yorkshire, Howden

£POA

200 guests

Tobacco Dock Wedding Venue

Planning a unique London wedding? Discover Tobacco Dock.

Central London, London

£POA

Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel Wedding Venue

A modern contemporary venue to suit any wedding

Central London, London

£POA

100 guests

English National Opera Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in breathtaking grandeur at the iconic London Coliseum.

Central London, London

£POA

Raunds Town Hall Wedding Venue

Civil ceremony licence in Wellingborough

Northamptonshire, Wellingborough

£POA

Wedding Venue Types

There are many types of wedding venues, each offering a different setting and level of flexibility. Barn wedding venues are popular for countryside weddings, while hotel wedding venues provide a structured option with catering and accommodation. Country house wedding venues suit traditional celebrations, and outdoor wedding venues such as gardens and estates are ideal for seasonal weddings.

If you are planning to hold your ceremony elsewhere, such as at a town hall or registry office wedding, you may want to focus on reception venues for your celebration. For more flexibility, dry hire wedding venues allow you to choose your own suppliers and styling rather than working within a set package.

Comparing Wedding Venues

When comparing wedding venues, consider how the space supports your plans for the ceremony, reception and evening. Guest capacity is a key factor, along with layout, accessibility and how the day will flow between each part of the celebration.

Transport, parking and nearby accommodation affect the experience for your guests. Timelines, priorities and key decisions are typically defined early when planning a wedding. As you narrow down your options, many couples begin organising their wedding suppliers, including key services such as wedding photographers.

Ceremony and Reception Venues

Wedding venues are either licensed to host both the ceremony and reception or used as wedding reception venues only. This affects how the day is structured, including timings and guest travel between locations.

Wedding reception venues offer greater flexibility, particularly when working with external suppliers or planning a specific style. If you are still deciding on your ceremony, exploring different wedding ceremonies can help you understand the options available.

Wedding Venue FAQs

Wedding venue costs vary widely depending on location, guest numbers, season and what is included. Some venues charge hire only, while others offer all-inclusive packages with catering and accommodation. Prices range from lower-cost options to premium packages, with a wide range of wedding venue costs depending on the type of venue and package.

Popular wedding venues are often booked around 12–24 months in advance, particularly for summer weekends and peak dates. More flexible dates, such as midweek or off-peak weddings, usually have greater availability, so timing will depend on your plans.

Wedding venue capacity depends on the spaces available and how they are used, with different rooms or layouts allowing for different guest numbers. Having a rough guest list early will help you choose a venue that fits your plans.

Hotels, pubs and restaurants often provide in-house catering, while venues such as barns or dry hire wedding venues may work with preferred suppliers or require you to arrange your own. This means you may either choose from set menus or bring in your own caterer, depending on how the venue operates.

Whether you can bring your own suppliers depends on the type of venue. Dry hire wedding venues usually offer full flexibility, while many other venues have recommended suppliers but may still allow alternatives. If you have your heart set on a particular supplier, it’s best to check the venue’s policy early on.

Around 45–60% of a total wedding budget is allocated to the venue and catering, as these are the largest costs. This covers the hire of the space alongside food and drink, which together make up a significant part of overall wedding spend.

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